Port of Skagway (USSGY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Skagway (UN/LOCODE USSGY) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. It sits at 59.4500° N, 135.3333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Alaska
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Skagway
Where is Port of Skagway located?
Port of Skagway is a seaport located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. Its coordinates are 59.4500° N, 135.3333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Skagway?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Skagway is USSGY — country code US, location code SGY.
How deep is Port of Skagway?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Skagway has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Skagway require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Skagway.
What type of harbor is Port of Skagway?
Port of Skagway is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Skagway have?
Port of Skagway is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Skagway are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #19590), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →